Cover Stories
American Bold
For Louis York’s new project, American Griots, principals Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony wanted to make more than just an album. They set out to … more
Articles by Brittney McKenna
Cover Stories
Trigger Control
Steve Gorman isn’t the kind of guy you’d expect to struggle with artistic insecurity. Widely known as the drummer of the wildly successful (and now … more
Features
Drew Holcomb
“I’m feeling as good as I’ve ever felt about new music,” singer-songwriter Drew Holcomb says. He’s sitting at a coffee shop on Dickerson Pike, reflecting on … more
Features
Know your Neighbor
Emily Harper Beard
I got very fortunate during the beginning years of Tomato Fest. I actually got an honorable mention for my art and it felt like I … more
Features
Carmina Burana Renata
How do we make a piece that is so familiar hopefully look and sound new again?” That’s Giancarlo Guerrero, music director of the Nashville Symphony, … more
Artist in Profile
Michael Lapinski
If you grew up watching Nickelodeon (or have kids who did), there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the work of Michael Lapinski. The Nashville-based artist, … more
Features
A Quantum Leap
Where we pick up in the story is the closing of Drkmttr last year — a year ago,” Olivia Scibelli says, laughing and a bit shocked … more
East Side Buzz Online Edition
Blank Range Keep It Fresh
The “sophomore slump” is a phenomenon (or a myth, depending on who you ask) that means different things to different musicians. For some artists, the … more
Features
Helium Hot Rods
Vroom Vroom Balloon keeps up the pace … more